Change is hard. Over the years I've backed off of resolutions to do or be something or other. Instead, I occasionally commit to "try" to be or do something. It's easier to start again after the inevitable fail of my "try". I sometimes chuckle when I think about what Jesus must think when I commit to "try". He probably chuckles, too, or guffaws in my case, knowing I'll blow it. But He doesn't care about the fail, He cares about the lifelong journey of trying. How wonderful is that kind of love?!
Years ago, I asked a 7 year old girl to confirm her faith before baptizing her, "Do you promise, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to follow Jesus?" She paused to think about and then said, "I can try." If that's not the whole thing right there!
I love this! Each year I seem to have the same resolution, but at the end of the year I'm not sure if I have achieved it in any way. At least I am aware of the problem, but love to know about forgiving myself and moving on! Great message!
Change is hard. Over the years I've backed off of resolutions to do or be something or other. Instead, I occasionally commit to "try" to be or do something. It's easier to start again after the inevitable fail of my "try". I sometimes chuckle when I think about what Jesus must think when I commit to "try". He probably chuckles, too, or guffaws in my case, knowing I'll blow it. But He doesn't care about the fail, He cares about the lifelong journey of trying. How wonderful is that kind of love?!
Years ago, I asked a 7 year old girl to confirm her faith before baptizing her, "Do you promise, with the help of the Holy Spirit, to follow Jesus?" She paused to think about and then said, "I can try." If that's not the whole thing right there!
I love this! Each year I seem to have the same resolution, but at the end of the year I'm not sure if I have achieved it in any way. At least I am aware of the problem, but love to know about forgiving myself and moving on! Great message!